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DEFENDING YOUR TREES FROM EXTREME WEATHER
It’s hard to believe. Five days ago, 3 to 6 inches of snow accumulated in Denver, CO.
The Farmer’s Almanac forecasts that mid-June through mid-July of 2022 the hottest temperatures of the summer will pound the Mile High City.
Cut, Living, and Artificial Christmas Trees: Pros and Cons
If you’re debating which type of tree to have this holiday season, here are some things to consider. As you will see, the choice isn’t cut and dried, even if some of the trees may be.
Are Your Trees Ready for a Colorado Winter?
Winter brings a new set of concerns for the trees on your property. Cold, snow and ice can damage them, and since they stay active underground, their root systems need protection and nourishment.
Recycling Your Christmas Tree
By now your cut live Christmas tree has done its duty. It’s time dispose of it responsibly before it becomes a fire hazard. And the responsible way to dispose of a tree is to recycle it.
Fortunately, Denver-area residents have several options.
The Wrap
Horse owners wrap their horses’ legs to protect the legs, tendons and ligaments while the horse is in a stall. Weekend athletes wrap their sprained ankles with Ace compression wraps during recovery. Did you know trees need wraps too?
LICENSED TO TRIM
In a DIY era, Jacks of All and Masters of None will take photos on a cell phone and call them good enough for their website. The same Jacks will rent a floor sander and attempt to make their floors look like new. Not so much. They’ll dedicate a weekend to replacing the concrete front walk. It crumbles way too soon. And in the pre April 15 season, they’ll take a whack at their own tax preparation. Audit alarms are going off.
To Fertilize or Not
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect your garden this year. Whether you have a small victory garden or own a major farm, know that futures for urea fertilizer have jumped 32% since the invasion began Feb. 24, while diammonium phosphate, or DAP, futures are up 13%, according to Gro-intelligence.com.
BULB PLANNER
Any minute now, tulips will peek through the soil in enviable gardens across metro Denver. Bummer if you missed the window to plant bulbs.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE FUTURE OF COLORADO’S BLUE SPRUCE
Arbor Day 1892: Colorado schoolchildren vote to name the Blue Spruce as the state tree. The number of students casting their vote was limited. Golden High School had 63 children and Jeffco had 80 pupils plus 15 in kindergarten, according to the Castle Rock Journal (Oct 1892.).
MARK YOUR CHRISTMAS CALENDAR FOR LABOR DAY ‘22
The snow, well, is anticipated. We are deep into December and some of the most popular holiday attractions around the metro area are Christmas Lights.
TANNABAUM SUSTAINABILITY
America’s Christmas tree growers refer to their product as a “crop.” A seasonal crop, but a crop nonetheless. Like pumpkins at Halloween or sweet corn in August.
SEE THE TREE SIGNS
Ever noticed a Tree City sign on the road as you enter a community? It’s a real thing. Tree City USA signs are posted at significant intersections in more than 3,200 Tree City USA communities across the USA.